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2013 - 2015 CATALOG2013 - 2015Everest University, Brandon CampusAdditional Location of Everest University, Tampa, FL3924 Coconut Palm DriveTampa, FL 33619(813) 621-0041Fax (813) 623-5769Everest UniversityBRANDON CATALOGwww.Everest.eduCC-764-EVU

Published July 15, 2013Copyright 2013 by Corinthian Colleges, Inc., Santa Ana, CaliforniaEffective July 15, 2013, through August 31, 2015ii

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEWe would like to welcome you to Everest University, whose location provides a friendly, small-campusatmosphere where our dedicated staff can take a personal interest in the progress of each student. This caringattitude, combined with progressive curricula from diplomas to associate and bachelor’s degrees to graduate-levelprograms, affords our students a meaningful higher education experience, as well as effective preparation for a widevariety of careers.Obtaining a college education gives our graduates a competitive edge in their career field and will make thedifference when they are considered for professional advancement. Our programs are designed for employment inthe state of Florida as well as other progressive areas throughout the country.Our goal is to provide our students with quality instruction, a sense of professional responsibility, a desire forlifelong learning, and the essential skills and abilities to qualify them for their chosen career.Building on the traditions of Tampa College (the oldest business college in Florida, founded in 1890), we havemade every effort to fulfill our obligations to those who have entrusted their educational and career goals to EverestUniversity. Therefore, we invite all interested parties to visit our campus and review our wide variety of programs. Ourexperienced admissions officers will assist in the important process of identifying the program best suited for thecandidate’s special interests, talents, and goals.Benjamin Franklin once said, “If a man empties his purse into his head, no man can take it away from him.” Aninvestment in knowledge always pays the best interest.Todd PearsonCampus Presidentiii

TABLE OF CONTENTSABOUT EVEREST UNIVERSITY . 1MISSION . 1SCHOOL HISTORY AND FACILITIES. 1LIBRARY. 1ACCREDITATION, LICENSURE ANDAPPROVALS . 1MEMBERSHIPS . 2ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES FOR ALL STUDENTS. 2STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION . 2DISABILITY . 2DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION PROCEDURE . 2DISABILITY GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES . 3CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT . 3Conduct Affecting the Safety of theCampus Community . 3Other Prohibited Conduct . 3Limitations on Students with PendingDisciplinary Matters . 4Inquiry by the Campus President/OnlineDesignee . 4Conduct Which Does Not Warrant aSuspension or Dismissal . 4Conduct Which Warrants a Suspensionor Dismissal. 4ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSESTATEMENT . 4STUDENT USE OF INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY RESOURCES POLICY . 4COPYRIGHT POLICY . 5SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY . 5SANCTIONS . 5APPEAL PROCESS . 5RECORD OF DISCIPLINARY MATTER . 6STUDENT COMPLAINT PROCEDURE . 6DRESS CODE (ON-GROUND STUDENTSONLY) . 6NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER FERPA. 7STUDENT RECORDS . 8TRANSCRIPT AND DIPLOMA RELEASE . 8CAMPUS SECURITY AND CRIMEAWARENESS POLICIES . 8DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS POLICY . 8STATISTICAL INFORMATION. 8CAMPUS COMPLETION RATE REPORTS . 9ADMISSIONS INFORMATION FOR ON-GROUNDSTUDENTS . 9DIPLOMA AND UNDERGRADUATEADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS . 9PROGRAM SPECIFIC ADMISSIONSREQUIREMENTS . 9Massage Therapy Diploma Program . 9Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program . 9Associate in Science, AppliedManagement Program . 9Bachelor of Science, AppliedManagement Program . 9Bachelor of Science, Criminal JusticeProgram . 9Associate in Science, Nursing Program . 9Associate in Science, RadiologicTechnology Program . 10Associate in Science, SurgicalTechnologist Program . 10CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK . 10ACADEMIC SKILLS ASSESSMENT . 10ABILITY TO BENEFIT GRANDFATHERINGPOLICY . 10Ability to Benefit Passing Test Scores . 11Ability to Benefit Advising . 11INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ADMISSIONSREQUIREMENTS . 11English Proficiency . 11ACADEMIC POLICIES FOR ON-GROUNDSTUDENTS. 12EVEREST REGULATIONS . 12DEFINITION OF CREDIT . 12OUT OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTS . 12TRANSFER OF CREDIT INTO EVEREST. 12Academic Time Limits . 12Required Grades . 12Maximum Transfer Credits Accepted . 12Coursework Completed at ForeignInstitutions . 13Transfer Credit for LearningAssessment . 13Transfer Credit for ProficiencyExamination . 13Experiential Learning Portfolio . 13Notice Concerning Transferability ofCredits and Credentials Earned at OurInstitution . 13Transfer to Other Everest Locations . 13Transfer to Participating Institutions inFlorida's Statewide Course NumberingSystem (SCNS) . 13Everest Consortium Agreement . 13Articulation Agreements . 13Transfer Center Assistance . 14ONLINE COURSE REQUIREMENTS . 14DIRECTED STUDY. 14GRADING SYSTEM AND PROGRESSREPORTS . 14GPA AND CGPA CALCULATIONS . 15STANDARDS OF SATISFACTORY ACADEMICPROGRESS (SAP) . 16Evaluation Periods for SAP . 16Rate of Progress Toward Completion . 16Maximum Time Frame to Complete . 16Satisfactory Academic Progress Tablesfor Undergraduate Programs. 16Application of Grades and Credits toSAP . 18SAP Advising . 18Financial Aid Warning . 18Notification of Financial Aid Warning . 18Financial Aid Probation . 19Notification of Financial Aid Probation . 19Academic Progress Plan . 19Evaluation of Progress . 19SAP Advising or SAP Met Status . 19SAP Not Met Status and/or Dismissal. 20SAP Re-Entry . 20Retaking Passed Coursework . 20Retaking Failed Coursework . 20ADD/DROP POLICY (LINEAR PROGRAMSONLY) . 20iv

Full Term Courses . 21Mini-Term Courses . 21Effects of Add/Drop on Financial AidCalculation . 21ATTENDANCE POLICY . 21Establishing Attendance/VerifyingEnrollment . 21Monitoring Student Attendance . 21Make-Up Attendance . 21Consecutive Absence Rule . 22Percentage Absence Rule (Credit HourModular Programs) . 22Percentage Absence Rule (Clock HourModular Programs) . 22Percentage Absence Rule (LinearPrograms) . 22Date of Withdrawal . 23Date of Determination (DOD). 23Attendance Records . 23LEAVE OF ABSENCE POLICY (MODULARPROGRAMS ONLY) . 23Re-Admission Following a Leave ofAbsence . 23Extension of Leave of Absence . 23Failure to Return from a Leave ofAbsence . 23Possible Effects of Leave of Absence . 24EXTERNSHIP TRAINING . 24WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURES. 24MAKE-UP WORK . 24REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION . 24VETERANS’ EDUCATION BENEFITS . 24Prior Credit for Education and Training . 24Benefit Overpayments . 25Academic Standards for StudentsReceiving VA Benefits . 25Additional Requirements for VeteranStudents (Modular Programs Only) . 25APPEALS POLICIES . 25Student Academic Appeals Policy . 25Assignments/Test Grades. 26Final Course Grades . 26Attendance Violation Appeals Policy . 26Satisfactory Academic ProgressAppeals Policy. 26FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR ON-GROUNDSTUDENTS . 27STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL OBLIGATION . 27TUITION AND FEES . 27TUITION CHARGES FOR RE-ENTRY . 27TEXTBOOKS . 28ADDITIONAL FEES AND EXPENSES . 28VOLUNTARY PREPAYMENT PLAN . 28BUYER’S RIGHT TO CANCEL . 28OFFICIAL WITHDRAWALS . 28DATE OF WITHDRAWAL VERSUS DATE OFDETERMINATION (DOD) . 28FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID RETURN POLICY . 29Student Financial Aid (SFA). 29Return of Title IV Funds Calculation andPolicy . 29Title IV Credit Balances . 29Effects of Leaves of Absence onReturns . 30Time Frame within which Institution is toReturn Unearned Title IV Funds . 30REFUND POLICIES. 30Institutional Pro Rata RefundCalculation and Policy . 30TEXTBOOK AND EQUIPMENTRETURN/REFUND POLICY . 30Effects of Leaves of Absence onRefunds . 30Time Frame within which Institution is toIssue Refunds. 30STUDENTS CALLED TO ACTIVE MILITARYDUTY. 30Continuing Modular Diploma Students. 30Continuing Quarter-Based Students . 30STUDENT FINANCING OPTIONS . 31FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE . 31STUDENT ELIGIBILITY . 31FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS . 31ALTERNATIVE LOAN PROGRAMS . 31GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS . 31Workforce Scholarships and Grants,including Youth, Adult and DisplacedWorkers . 31Florida Student Assistance Grant(FSAG) . 322012 Graduate Opportunity Scholarship . 32Dream Award Program andScholarships . 32Florida Bright Futures ScholarshipProgram . 32High School Scholarships . 33Florida High School PrincipalScholarships . 33Other High School Scholarships . 33Everest University Annual Scholarships . 33Florida Association of ProprietarySchools and Colleges (FAPSC)Scholarship . 34Imagine America Scholarship. 34Veteran’s Assistance Programs . 34STUDENT SERVICES FOR ON-GROUND STUDENTS 35ORIENTATION. 35HEALTH SERVICES . 35HOUSING . 35STUDENT ADVISING . 35EVEREST CARE PROGRAM. 35PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE . 35ADMISSIONS INFORMATION FOR ONLINESTUDENTS. 35UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONSREQUIREMENTS . 35PROGRAM SPECIFIC ADMISSIONSREQUIREMENTS . 36Associate in Science, AppliedManagement Program. 36Bachelor of Science, AppliedManagement Program. 36Bachelor of Science, Criminal JusticeProgram . 36CRIMINAL BACKGROUND ATTESTATION /ONLINE JUSTICE PROGRAMS. 36INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ADMISSIONSREQUIREMENTS . 36ONLINE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS . 36ACADEMIC POLICIES FOR ONLINE STUDENTS . 37EVEREST REGULATIONS . 37PROGRAMS AND COURSES. 37v